Playgroup Activity and Friday Trivia Night

Today at playgroup, we learned about Mary as the mother of Jesus, and as the spiritual mother of us all!  The mystery of God's grace to Mary has filled thousands of books and sermons.  However, there are some main things that we can think and talk about with children easily.  At our baptism, we become part of the family of the Body of Christ, the church.  And as Mary was Christ's mother, she also becomes our mother.  Think about mothers.  How do they care for you?  What kinds of things do they do for you?  What do you think Mary's life with Jesus was like?  How can we honor Mary and honor the mothers that God has given to us?

Above all, Mary is a powerful human intercessor for us!  She lived a human life on this earth, and yet had the courage to say YES to God.  Her yes's meant many very happy and many deeply painful experiences in her life.  Ultimately, God exalted Mary.  She shows us what God has planned and prepared for each of us in paradise.  What is God asking you to say "yes" to?  You can pray to Mary for help and courage in following Jesus.  Click and print the image below.  Enjoy working on the Bible Verse and coloring page with your children this week.  Hope to see you next Tuesday!

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Do you need a date night out?  What about this Friday, January 31st!

Click and print the registration form below, for a fun night that benefits the ministry of our parish's Catholic school.